OUT AND ABOUT
The Alcott opens its doors After much anticipation, The Alcott has joined the food scene in Lane Cove, with many locals attending the launch function in July. Already proving itself as a popular destination, for many it’s the first time they’ve stepped foot into the building in Birdwood Avenue, which had been the home of the Lane Cove Club for over 60 years. The venue has had a radical transformation with a stylish fitout that offers a range of different areas to eat, drink and catch up with friends. Now part of the NORTHS (North Sydney Leagues Club) stable, which also operates the Greens in North Sydney, The Alcott has a great vibe. Lounge areas merge with booths, tables and bar areas. With a 200-seat restaurant, there is also a separate function space upstairs which can be hired out for private functions. Richard Slarp is Head Chef and he oversees a team of ten chefs working across two kitchens. Richard has an impressive resume which includes time spent at Sake, Est, Slip Inn and Aria Catering. “The Alcott is a great addition to the food scene here. It provides locals with another choice for eating out and
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Richard Slarp, Head Chef at The Alcott
helps to make Lane Cove more of a destination. “Lane Cove has so much potential. I hadn’t visited the area for a long time, so I was surprised to see how much it had changed and the focus towards improving it.” Richard has designed a menu with a Mediterranean influence, and the dishes are designed for sharing. Think smoky chargrilled eggplant with pomegranate; charred calamari with fennel and rocket; twice cooked lamb ribs with coriander and sumac; and Hiramasa kingfish with beetroot labne.
